When i start my engine there is a considerable amount of smokeduring the first 30 secs of warm up. I have a 99 outback carbed engine. It has always done this although maybe a bit more now. Otherwise engine runs fine. New plugs make no difference. Just an annoyance . Maybe the auto choke is set too rich?. Any input welcome

Thanks Doug

08-02-2006, 09:06 PM

oh btw , its not oil smoking

zabooda

08-03-2006, 01:25 AM

My 98 does the same thing. It's unburned gas and it does it when the engine is cold. It's been that way since I bought it. A bit of an annoyance.

NH Moomba

08-03-2006, 06:45 AM

If the smoke has a blue tint to it then it is probably worn valve seals which let some oil seep through when the engine sits for a while. They are fairly easy to replace if you are handy.

DOCDRS

08-03-2006, 05:19 PM

The smoke is black white, its unburnt gas, i have no oil loss. i'm just thinking it is a little excessive.
thanks for input